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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.81 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.81 and 11.08 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.81 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.81 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.81 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.73/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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